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I worked with special education students and taught them phonics to help them in reading. I'm in Grad school for special education and my courses gave me various activities to help me with younger students. I got an A in all my courses for elementary areas.
I worked with special education students and taught them phonics to help them in reading. I'm in Grad school for special education and my courses gave me various activities to help me with younger students. I got an A in all my courses for elementary areas.

Chicago, IL
I have taught ages 4-9 the basics of phonics, both to native english speakers and english language learners. Working with english language learners has given me the skills to break things down as much as possible when needed to learn how to read and write from scratch because they aren't familiar heard many...
I have taught ages 4-9 the basics of phonics, both to native english speakers and english language learners. Working with english language learners has given me the skills to break things down as much as possible when needed to learn how to read and write from scratch because they aren't familiar heard many...

Chicago, IL
Hi, I’m Rachel—a passionate and patient tutor with a strong background in middle school math and science. I hold a master’s degree in Gifted Education and a bachelor’s degree in Education, with certifications in both middle grades math and science. For over six years, I’ve taught in a classroom setting, working...
Hi, I’m Rachel—a passionate and patient tutor with a strong background in middle school math and science. I hold a master’s degree in Gifted Education and a bachelor’s degree in Education, with certifications in both middle grades math and science. For over six years, I’ve taught in a classroom setting, working...

Chicago, IL
I am a licensed educator with a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and over five years of experience working with students across elementary, middle, and high school. My background includes teaching English, special education, and academic intervention courses, as well as serving as a Dean of Specialized...
I am a licensed educator with a Master’s degree from Johns Hopkins University and over five years of experience working with students across elementary, middle, and high school. My background includes teaching English, special education, and academic intervention courses, as well as serving as a Dean of Specialized...

Near Chicago, IL
As a linguist and experienced language tutor, I specialize in phonics instruction for English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. I have over 10 years of experience teaching phonics as part of language acquisition, reading fluency, and pronunciation training. My expertise includes letter-sound...
As a linguist and experienced language tutor, I specialize in phonics instruction for English, Spanish, Italian, and other languages. I have over 10 years of experience teaching phonics as part of language acquisition, reading fluency, and pronunciation training. My expertise includes letter-sound...

Chicago, IL
I have a deep understanding of the different phonemes that accompany the two languages. My knowledge of phonics is especially strong given that I took required phonetics classes in order to complete both my English and Spanish major. And, my ability to teach English phonics is higher than most because...
I have a deep understanding of the different phonemes that accompany the two languages. My knowledge of phonics is especially strong given that I took required phonetics classes in order to complete both my English and Spanish major. And, my ability to teach English phonics is higher than most because...
Jocelyn was quick and accurate in assessing the level of my English comprehension and did an outstanding job. No doubt that she will be my tutor in the future. - Urs, 2 lessons with Jocelyn

Chicago, IL
I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting early readers or older students who need targeted...
I adapt each lesson to the learner’s pace and needs, using resources such as the Pete the Cat Phonics Box Set, The Bambino Tree Phonics Flash Cards, and Teach Reading with Orton–Gillingham to reinforce foundational skills. Whether supporting early readers or older students who need targeted...
Ann is very kind, gentle spoken, knowledgeable, attentive, and patient tutor for my daughter. My daughter loves English, but struggled to focus on topics and book selections. She has been very caring and even follow up with little... - Masae, 47 lessons with Ann

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I am a licensed elementary and special education teacher, focusing on primary grades (k-1). I have experience with a variety of intervention programs and strategies, including structured language, to develop early literacy skills including phonics and phonological awareness.
I am a licensed elementary and special education teacher, focusing on primary grades (k-1). I have experience with a variety of intervention programs and strategies, including structured language, to develop early literacy skills including phonics and phonological awareness.
I was a little overwhelmed and not entirely sure what to do when my daughter's first-grade report card identified that she was approaching (not meeting) expectations in Phonological Awareness, Phonics and Word Recognition, Reading... - Mitchell, 987 lessons with Christina

Chicago, IL
Hello! My name is Rubaa, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I graduated from one of the top five high schools in my city with a perfect 4.0 GPA while successfully completing numerous college-level and AP courses. I was also honored as a State Scholar, placing among the top 10% of high...
Hello! My name is Rubaa, and I am currently pursuing a bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity. I graduated from one of the top five high schools in my city with a perfect 4.0 GPA while successfully completing numerous college-level and AP courses. I was also honored as a State Scholar, placing among the top 10% of high...

Near Chicago, IL
Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,...
Hi! I am a National Tutoring Association (NTA) certified professional advanced level tutor, and a Purdue University graduate, with a Bachelor's degree in Management and Information Systems. I am the only NTA advanced level certified tutor in Illinois. I have over 10 years of tutoring experience. Since September 2015,...
Chernyeh helped my son with his pre-calculus class. He explained topics that were unclear well, and helped my son work through difficult sample problems. I highly recommend Chernyeh. - Ron

Chicago, IL
Based on overwhelming research, this requires the use of an explicit or synthetic approach to phonics. I have many years of experience using the Wilson Phonics Program and the Orton-Gillingham approach and have seen tremendous student growth. These programs utilize a multi-sensory approach to reading,...
Based on overwhelming research, this requires the use of an explicit or synthetic approach to phonics. I have many years of experience using the Wilson Phonics Program and the Orton-Gillingham approach and have seen tremendous student growth. These programs utilize a multi-sensory approach to reading,...
My son is working very well with Daniel. He’s able to get my son to settle down and embrace phonics. He’s worked with other tutors but worked best with Daniel. Daniel is patient and effective. - Chantel, 4 lessons with Daniel

Chicago, IL
I am a Reading Specialist and trained in the Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood Bell methods. My experience and incorporation of multi-sensory activities provide students with a variety of strategies to further their phonemic awareness and phonics skills. I will provide students knowledge that will help them gain a...
I am a Reading Specialist and trained in the Orton-Gillingham and Lindamood Bell methods. My experience and incorporation of multi-sensory activities provide students with a variety of strategies to further their phonemic awareness and phonics skills. I will provide students knowledge that will help them gain a...

Near Chicago, IL
Substitute teaching has given me many hours of experience teaching children in the primary grades the letters of the alphabet and their individual sounds. I've also completed lessons on putting letters (consonant blends, consonant-vowel-consonant) together, sounding them out and then reading the word. There are so many...
Substitute teaching has given me many hours of experience teaching children in the primary grades the letters of the alphabet and their individual sounds. I've also completed lessons on putting letters (consonant blends, consonant-vowel-consonant) together, sounding them out and then reading the word. There are so many...
Gail has made the math sessions very enjoyable. My daughter looks forward to seeing Gail every week. We are looking forward to using Gail again next year. - Lisa, 15 lessons with Gail

Near Chicago, IL
My task was to sit with different groups of students every day and help them understand sounds, letters, and how these came together to form words. I used multiple tools off the internet as well as the Phonics worksheets that my cooperating teacher would give me.
My task was to sit with different groups of students every day and help them understand sounds, letters, and how these came together to form words. I used multiple tools off the internet as well as the Phonics worksheets that my cooperating teacher would give me.
English is my second language and Paulla really helped me to get into it. Our lessons lasted six months and unfortunately we have to terminate our learning because I'm relocating to another state. All lessons were very flexible an... - Nikolay, 20 lessons with Paulla

Near Chicago, IL
I am trained in Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and certified in the Wilson Reading System. I am also trained in Reading Mastery, a tier 3 reading intervention. Please reach out if you have any questions about specific programs. Thank you!
I am trained in Fundations, Orton Gillingham, and certified in the Wilson Reading System. I am also trained in Reading Mastery, a tier 3 reading intervention. Please reach out if you have any questions about specific programs. Thank you!
My daughter had another teacher for her dyslexia that she worked with for over three years. Within four months of lessons my daughter has surpassed what she had done with the other teacher in three years! She is progressing really... - Kathy, 64 lessons with Iliana

Chicago, IL
I am qualified to teach phonics as I have 9 completed teaching units in Linguistics. In Introduction to Linguistics, one of the courses I successfully completed, phonics was a very important portion of the course. I also use phonics to teach Elementary School children how to read, recognize letters,...
I am qualified to teach phonics as I have 9 completed teaching units in Linguistics. In Introduction to Linguistics, one of the courses I successfully completed, phonics was a very important portion of the course. I also use phonics to teach Elementary School children how to read, recognize letters,...
Chhavi has been nothing less than perfect. She is patient and helps my daughter with grammar while also building off of her ideas when helping her creating her college essay. Ms.Chhavi is great when communicating to me what my da... - Miriam, 2 lessons with Chhavi

Near Chicago, IL
I am qualified to tutor phonics because I have taught this subject in grades kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. In addition, I volunteered my services after school to those students who needed additional help in phonics. As a result, many students maintained grade level status. In...
I am qualified to tutor phonics because I have taught this subject in grades kindergarten, first grade, second grade, and third grade. In addition, I volunteered my services after school to those students who needed additional help in phonics. As a result, many students maintained grade level status. In...

Chicago, IL
Not only does my OG certification give me great confidence with phonemes, but I also teach students from the ages of 4-7 to read, and do so through the continual use of CVC words.
Not only does my OG certification give me great confidence with phonemes, but I also teach students from the ages of 4-7 to read, and do so through the continual use of CVC words.

Near Chicago, IL
Phonics is not merely a simple first-grade letter-sound activity, but is primarily a method of teaching beginners (or anyone) how to read and pronounce words, by learning the value of letters, letter groups, including syllables. A well instructed phonics program enables a student to read or decode printed...
Phonics is not merely a simple first-grade letter-sound activity, but is primarily a method of teaching beginners (or anyone) how to read and pronounce words, by learning the value of letters, letter groups, including syllables. A well instructed phonics program enables a student to read or decode printed...
He's teaching my daughter, a preschooler, addition concepts which is quite different from what I've seen but very engaging and she's absolutely thrilled about it. He's also teaching her beginning sounds for sight words, she loves ... - Debbie., 100 lessons with Stephen

I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...
I am a certified Reading Specialist (M.Ed.) with training in Orton-Gillingham–aligned instruction. I specialize in structured literacy and phonics intervention for students in grades K–6, particularly those with dyslexia or persistent...

I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
I hold a Master's degree in Education and taught K-5 students for 17 years. For two of those years, I served as a reading intervention teacher working with students extensively on phonics, phonemic awareness, fluency, and morphology. I...
For the past few years our son has had challenges with his reading and comprehension, falling further behind each year. This year we decided to home school him so he could focus on his reading. I searched everywhere for a reading ... - Gus, 69 lessons with Jackie

Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.
Over 10 years of experience teaching English to learners of all levels and ages. Specializes in English conversation, pronunciation, phonics, writing, and proofreading.
Just had my 1st lesson with Rachel and it was great she was patient and very helpful teaching me Japanese. I am definitely looking forward to more lessons and would highly recommend Rachel. - Frankie, 45 lessons with Rachel

I am an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of classroom teaching, specializing in evidence-based phonics and early literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. I support students in developing phonemic...
I am an experienced elementary educator with over a decade of classroom teaching, specializing in evidence-based phonics and early literacy instruction aligned with the Science of Reading. I support students in developing phonemic...
We have been working with Jason for the last few weeks, following our initial meeting. He has met our son where he is, identified topics and areas of interest, and utilized those to drive the lessons which has helped keep our 9yo ... - Leialoha, 8 lessons with Jason

I have 8+ years of experience teaching elementary students and providing explicit phonics instruction in English. I help students develop strong foundational reading skills by building their understanding of letter-sound relationships,...
I have 8+ years of experience teaching elementary students and providing explicit phonics instruction in English. I help students develop strong foundational reading skills by building their understanding of letter-sound relationships,...
This was my daughter’s second session with Elizabeth. She enjoyed the lesson thoroughly. After the lesson was over, Elizabeth provided visual key and a packet to practice for my daughter’s quiz which was on point. My daughter is c... - Anita, 3 lessons with Elizabeth

I am comfortable working with letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, consonant combinations, vowel patterns, syllables, decoding, and reading fluency. I approach phonics as a practical reading system, helping students connect...
I am comfortable working with letter-sound correspondence, blending, segmenting, consonant combinations, vowel patterns, syllables, decoding, and reading fluency. I approach phonics as a practical reading system, helping students connect...
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